Career Starter Program - Entry Level Full-Time Role in Australian Government
Australian Government Department of Finance
Perth, Western Australia, Australia · Full Time
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- Any
- Salary
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- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 2時間前
- Work mode
- In office
- Education
- Year 12 or equivalent
- Eligibility
- Applicants must have completed Year 12 or equivalent recently, be Australian citizens, and pass required security clearances. The program welcomes candidates interested in government and human resources positions.
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Job description
Program Overview
The Australian Government Career Starter Program is a structured 12-month initiative designed to launch your career within government agencies. Participants work full-time in a permanent APS1 position while earning a competitive salary along with paid leave and superannuation benefits. The program offers practical, on-the-job experience across various governmental departments and agencies, helping build valuable skills for future career advancement.
Program Benefits
- Permanent full-time APS1 placement in a participating government department or agency.
- Opportunity to study toward a Certificate IV qualification in either Government or Human Resource Management concurrently with work.
- Guidance and support from an assigned supervisor and collaborative team environment.
- Networking opportunities with fellow Career Starters from different government sectors.
- Potential to progress to an APS2 level role upon successful completion of the program.
Eligible Applicants
- Successful completion of Year 12 or an equivalent qualification either this year or the previous year.
- Australian citizenship is mandatory.
- Willingness to undertake security and police clearance processes.
Single Application, Multiple Role Streams
Applicants submit one application and may be considered for either of two work streams, aligned with their preferences and abilities:
- General Government Roles
- Human Resources Roles
Government Roles
This generalist track features responsibilities across areas such as customer service, program and policy support, and technical assistance including IT infrastructure tasks. Specific duties may encompass responding to public inquiries, managing administrative and executive support tasks, handling IT and supplier communications, and more. Participants complete a Certificate IV in Government focused on public sector functions, ethics, and relevant legislation.
Human Resources Roles
In HR roles, participants assist with foundational HR functions such as supporting learning and well-being programs, responding to HR inquiries, facilitating recruitment activities, managing administrative duties, and maintaining corporate records. They earn a Certificate IV in Human Resource Management to deepen their understanding of recruitment, employee performance, and workplace relations.
Diversity and Inclusion
The program fosters a culture embracing diversity and inclusive participation, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. It especially encourages candidates who are First Nations people or those with disabilities. Reasonable adjustments can be provided upon request during recruitment.
Participating Agencies
The program works across the following government bodies:
- Department of Education
- Department of Industry, Science and Resources
- Australian Centre for Disease Control
- Australian Public Service Commission
- Treasury
- Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
- Department of Social Services
- Australian Taxation Office
- Department of Defence
- Department of Finance
Contact Information
For inquiries regarding the Career Starter Program, contact the team by phone at 02 6215 1717 or email at AGCareerStarterProgram@finance.gov.au.